2024 US Elani (YQH-1320) T90 Hop Pellets
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US Elani™ Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
Newest official public release from the USDA-ARS Hop Breeding & Genetics Program (released 2024), formerly known as “USDA 2006009-074.”
United States
Newest official public release from the USDA-ARS Hop Breeding & Genetics Program (released 2024), formerly known as “USDA 2006009-074.”
Type:
Aroma hop (high-impact late/dry hop, can be used for bittering)
Aroma hop (high-impact late/dry hop, can be used for bittering)
Typical Alpha Acids:
~12–14%
~12–14%
Beta Acids:
~4–5%
~4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes (perfect for card callouts):
- Lemon (zesty, clean, top note)
- Melon (sweet honeydew, cantaloupe)
- Peach (soft orchard/stone fruit)
- Pine (resin, structure, classic new-school US backbone)
- Tropical (mild papaya, mango, juicy background)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Designed for high aroma and modern, multidimensional fruitiness: a blend of citrus, melon, and soft tropicals
- Delivers a clean citrus punch with sweet, juicy undertones and light pine grounding
- Best for IPAs, pale ales, wheats, and fruit-forward lagers
Best Beer Styles:
- American IPA, Hazy IPA
- American Pale Ale
- Mild or Hoppy Lager
- Blonde/Wheat/American Ale
Substitutes:
- Citra (for citrus/tropical)
- El Dorado (for melon)
- Centennial (for lemon/citrus + pine in a classic blend)
Fun Fact:
Elani is the newest USDA-public hop, bred to balance “old school citrus” with modern haze juiciness—many describe it as “lemon-melon fruit salad in a glass.”
Elani is the newest USDA-public hop, bred to balance “old school citrus” with modern haze juiciness—many describe it as “lemon-melon fruit salad in a glass.”